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The Research Problem

Created @November 12, 2021 3:35 PM

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Generally, majority of the researchers find difficulty in looking for a researchable

problem. Once they have found a researchable problem, they still find difficulty in stating
the specific research problem and formulating hypothesis.
It is necessary that researchers should know to choose researchable problem. If
possible, a research problem which possesses the 7M's resources such as Manpower,
Money, Materials, Methods, Machinery, Moment of Time, and Marketing.

Many of these researchers gather dust in the selves due to no return of investment at
all. The research outputs are not good in quality. That is why the Philippines is on the
period of economic recovery because majority of the students do not respond to the
socioeconomic development of the country.

The Key Steps in Choosing a Topic

The ability to develop a good research topic is an important skill. An instructor may
assign you a specific topic, but most often instructors require you to select your own
topic of interest. When deciding on a topic, there are a few things that you will need to
do.

brainstorm for ideas

choose a topic that will enable you to read and understand the literature

ensure that the topic is manageable and the material is available

make a list of key words

be flexible

define your topic as a focused research question

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 research and read more about your topic

Formulate a research problem

Choosing an interesting research topic is your first challenge.

Choose a topic that you are interested in! The research process is more relevant if
you care about your topic.

Narrow your topic to something manageable.

If your topic is too broad, you will be find too much information and not be able
to focus.

Background reading can help you choose and limit the scope of your topic.

Review the guidelines on topic selection outlined in your assignment. Ask your
professor or TA for suggestions.

Refer to lecture notes and required texts to refresh your knowledge of the course
and assignment.

Talk about research ideas with a friend. He/She may be able to help focus your
topic by discussing issues that didn't occur to you at first.

Think of the who, what, when, where, and why questions:

WHY did you choose the topic? What interest you about it? Do you have an
opinion about the issues involved?

WHO are the information providers on this topic? Who might publish information
about it? Who is affected by the topic? Do you know of organizations or
institutions affiliated with the topic?

WHAT are the major questions for this topic? Is there a debate about the topic?
Are there a range of issues and viewpoints to considers?

WHERE is your topic important: at the local, national or international level? Are
there specific places affected by the topic?

WHEN is/was your topic important? Is it a current event or an historical issue?

Do you want to compare your topic by time periods?

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 The Guidelines in the Selection of a Research Problem
or Topic
Transcript of Guidelines in the Selection of Research Problem
Guidelines in Selection of Research Problem

More Factors to Consider:

1. Consider the feasibility of the project.

2. Make sure the topic is ethical to study?

3. You should have a personal interest in the topic.

4. The "newness" of the topic may hold your interest longer, however there is some
value in repeating previous research.

5. Make sure the research question is clear.

6. It is a problem that someone would like to investigate

7. It is considered a situation that needs to be changed or addressed

8. These problems consist of:

a. Areas of concern

b. Conditions to be improved

c. Difficulties to be eliminated

d. Questions seeking answers

Factors to consider in Selecting a Research Problem

1. The topic should be important (significant)

Writing a thesis or dissertation is an exercise to learn how to conduct research.

2. Students can learn the research process on an important topic just as easy as
learning the research process on daily topic

3. Don't use words open to interpretation

4. Be very specific

5. It is measurable

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 Often you're assigned a topic to write about or asked to choose among several topic.
When you can choose your own topic, keep the following points in mind:

Choose a topic that's appropriate to the length of your paper. Students often
pick topics that are too broad to be adequately covered. Narrow topics lead to close
observation, while broad topics lead to overgeneralization. If you're writing a five-
page paper, don't write on the history of women's rights; instead, write about one
incident in the history of women's rights. Even a personal or descriptive essay will
be better if you choose a narrow topic - your childhood in a small town, for example,
rather than your childhood, or your uncle's barn rather than the Midwest.

Avoid a topic that will tempt you to summarize rather than to discuss or
analyze. Don't choose the plot of Macbeth but how the final scene of Macbeth
illustrates the play's theme. The second topic is narrower and less likely to lead to
summary. When considering a topic, ask yourself if it can lead to a reasonable
thesis.

Choose a topic that interests you. If you don't care about limiting cigarette
advertising, don't select it as topic for a persuasive essay. You'll have more to say,
and you'll write better, on something you care about. Generally, if you choose a
topic that is interesting to you, then your reader will find it interesting too.

If your assignment requires research, choose a topic on which you can find
material. Even when you aren't writing a research paper, make sure you select a
subject that you can develop with sufficient details.

After you've picked a topic, don't be afraid to change it if it isn't working out.
Instructors would rather you write a good essay than that you grind out pages on
something that was a poor choice

Setting the Title

Let us discuss the most basic and important aspect of a research paper - the title.
Writing a research paper title may seem a simple task, but it requires some serious
thought. It might come as a surprise to most people that an author, having successfully
written a detailed account of his/her research study, experiences a block while
attempting to title the research paper. However, most authors, by virtue of possessing
comprehensive details of the research paper, are perplexed with regard to how to make
their research paper title concise without sacrificing any relevant elements.

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 When writing a research paper title, authors should realize that despite being repeatedly
warned against it, most people do indeed fall prey to "judging a book by its cover." This
cognitive bias tends to make readers considerably susceptible to allowing the research
paper title to function as the sole factor influencing their decision of whether to read or
skip a particular paper. Although seeking the professional assistance of a research
paper writing service could help the cause, the author of the paper stands as the best
judge for setting the right tone of his/her research paper.

Reader come across research paper titles in searches through databases and reference
sections of research papers. They deduce what a paper is about and its relevance to
them based on the title. Considering this, it is clear that the title of your paper is the
most important determinant of how many people will read it.
A good research paper title:

1. Condense the paper's content in a few words

2. Captures the reader's attention

3. Differentiates the paper from other papers of the same subject area

So here are three basic tips to keep in mind while writing a title:

1. Keep it simple, brief and attractive: The primary function of a title is to provide a
precise summary of the paper's content. So keep the title brief and clear. Use active
verbs instead of complex noun-based phrase, and avoid unnecessary details.
Moreover, a good title for a research paper is typically around 10 to 12 words long.
A lengthy title may seem unfocused and take the reader's attention away from an
important point.

2. Use appropriate descriptive words: A good research paper title should contain key
words used in the manuscript and should define the nature of the study. Think about
terms people would use to search for your study and include them in your title.

3. Avoid abbreviations and jargon: Known abbreviations such as AIDS, NAT, and so
on can be used in the title. However, other lesser-known or specific abbreviations
and jargon that would not be immediately familiar to the readers should be left out.

Always write down the hypothesis and then take into consideration these simple tips.
This would help you in composing the best title for your research paper.

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